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X-WR-CALNAME:Donna Lasko Presents: National Novel Writing Month Challe
	nge in Dallas at Postal code 76248\, United States - Eventful
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SUMMARY:Donna Lasko Presents: National Novel Writing Month Challenge
DESCRIPTION:  Are you writing a novel? Do you want to write a novel? A
	re you willing to take a challenge to finish a novel? Then join Donna 
	as she guides us through the preparation to take the challenge of Nati
	onal Novel Writing Month held in November of each year. The challenge 
	is to write 50\,000 words in one month. Sound unachievable? Thousands 
	have gone on to publish a novel after completing the challenge. If 50\
	,000 words sounds intimidating\, think of writing six or seven pages a
	 day. While completing 50\,000 words may not be a typical 300 page nov
	el (75\,000 words)\, it does meet the requirements for a novella or Ha
	rlequin romance. Donna recommends that you read NO PLOT-NO PROBLEM by 
	Chris Baty prior to the meetup. Following Donna's presentation we will
	 proceed to critique groups. KSFW WRITERS CRITIQUE PROCEDURE Making yo
	ur work better and saleable is the ultimate goal\, so check your ego a
	t the door. You can bring an article\, essay\, memoir\, poem\, website
	 blog\, novel chapter\, short story\, query letter\, or book proposal.
	 Bring about 5 numbered\, typed double –spaced pages for fiction and 
	enough copies for members to mark up. Obviously\, poems won’t require
	 that many pages. You will briefly explain the nature and purpose of t
	he manuscript or poem. Don’t apologize. The readers know this is a dr
	aft or you wouldn’t need a critique. You may read the manuscript alou
	d to the group or have someone else read it for you. While the manuscr
	ipt is read\, the group follows along and begins to mark up your manus
	cript. A maximum of 10 writers and two hours equals 12 minutes per per
	son to read and receive feedback.We will break into smaller groups to 
	give more time or if attendance is greater. While the group may not be
	 your ideal readers\, you can get an immediate impression of your work
	.\n
LOCATION:Postal code 76248\, United States @ Keller, Texas 76248 Unite
	d States
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